iCloud

iCloud

by Apple Inc.

What is iCloud?

iCloud is software application developed by Apple Inc.. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows 10 with nearly 61.51% of installations running this operating system. iCloud's installer is typically 22.00 MB in size and installs around 121 files. The most common release is 4.0.6.28 with 26.66% of all installations currently using this version.

iCloud is most popular in the United States with 59.04% of installations residing in this country.

iCloud adds 5 scheduled tasks to the Windows Task Scheduler launching the program at randomly scheduled times. When using a computer that is connected to the internet, iCloud is known to create 1 firewall exception to allow inbound and outbound connectivity.

About iCloud?

iCloud is a comprehensive cloud storage and cloud computing solution that enables users to securely store and access a wide range of data, including music and iOS applications, on remote servers. With seamless integration across iOS-based devices and personal computers, users can effortlessly download and synchronize their content across multiple platforms. Additionally, iCloud provides the convenience of wireless backups for iOS devices, eliminating the need for manual backups through iTunes. Effortlessly backup and access your important data with iCloud.

Software Behaviors

Firewall:
  • iCloudServices.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Internet Services\iCloudServices.exe'.
Scheduled tasks:
  • EReporter.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Apple Diagnostics' (runs daily at 8:59 AM).
  • ShellStreamsShortcut.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{F07A24F1-C5DC-4FAB-A8BD-51B4F52D0432}' (runs on registration).
  • ApplePhotoStreams.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{FCC5C67C-3A15-4F1E-9C1A-53B644F3EF92}' (runs on registration).
  • iCloud.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{C34C0899-B405-4FDA-AC55-A0757A6C609B}' (runs on registration).
  • iCloudWeb.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{B738F606-0283-4DA4-9415-097C7D0BA01F}' (runs on registration).

Startup Entries

Startup tasks:
  • iCloudServices.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named iCloudServices_Reg_HKCURun_S-1-5-21-902653428-2055137271-2479168837-1001.
  • iCloudDrive.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named iCloudDrive_Reg_HKCURun_S-1-5-21-902653428-2055137271-2479168837-1001.
  • ApplePhotoStreams.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named 4.
  • AppleIEDAV.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named 7.
  • iCloudPhotos.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named 5.
  • iCloud.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named iCloud.
Registry entries:
  • iCloud.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'iCloud' and executes as C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Internet Services\iCloud.exe.
  • iCloudPhotos.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'iCloudPhotos' and executes as C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Internet Services\iCloudPhotos.exe.
  • iCloudDrive.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'iCloudDrive' and executes as C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Internet Services\iCloudDrive.exe.
  • ApplePhotoStreams.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'ApplePhotoStreams' and executes as C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Internet Services\ApplePhotoStreams.exe.
  • AppleIEDAV.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'AppleIEDAV' and executes as C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Internet Services\AppleIEDAV.exe.
  • iCloudServices.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'iCloudServices' and executes as "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Internet Services\iCloudServices.exe".
Registry entries (User):
  • iCloud.exe is loaded once in the current user (HKCU) registry as a startup file name 'iCloud' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Internet Services\iCloud.exe".

Software Details

URL:
https://www.apple.com
Support:
https://www.apple.com/support
Installation path:
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Internet Services\
Uninstaller:
MsiExec.exe /I{55E4E0FD-8415-4D6F-9F68-67A84697AE64}
Size:
22.00 MB
Language:
English

iCloud Executable Details

Primary executable:
ApplePhotoStreams.exe
Name:
iCloud
Path:
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Internet Services\ApplePhotoStreams.exe
MD5:
105c276bb7b43501225c419b062096d0
SHA-1:
SHA-256:
Files installed by iCloud
File Type Filename MD5
DLL
d152ade585e79c159b467f631ae5bd89
DLL
6236f9a4ed9f9d7b38b5965650e38f8f
DLL
f7aacdbae80a66630bef3878faeb17c9
EXE
6e2934b1d19996e8f0dc65eaa9691447
EXE
cf39935cc09424fc931b911df293b5db
DLL
7352300442e9f022c2e56bfd12f61ef9
DLL
fc34e4e29d51a3a55ed7578905754333
DLL
bbfde60c68308cc45d5ff9990574bc06
EXE
db46834e8c63ded9b9e8d236f2399305
DLL
223eeb2379c0002993a0cef23edf0e1e